Small Gear

Question 1

What is the ACTF&R’s definition of small gear?

Answer 1

Refers to the miscellaneous tools and small items of equipment used everyday by fire fighters.

Question 2

What does “making up” mean?

Answer 2

The place up and clean up of equipment following a job.

Question 3

What are some small gear considerations?

Answer 3

-it’s everyone’s responsibility to check the operational status of the gear

-be aware of stowage and operations of each tool

-it’s better to finds a fault before you need to use the tool.

Question 4

What is the appliance inspection involve?

Answer 4

• checking the appliance is in operational condition (water, oil, tyres)
• check the operation of the pumps
• inspect the appliance for body damage

-check the appliance inventory

• operate and clean all the equipment as per the individual specifications

Question 5

What does ‘re-stow’ mean?

Answer 5

• swapping your appliance for a spare appliance (truck) and taking all your personal and specialised equipment and putting it on the new appliance
• example of ‘re-stowing’ is if the appliance needs a service, you will drive out and swap with a spare appliance. You will be required to unpack the truck and your personal equipment and put on the new appliance.

Question 6

What are the 5 ‘R’s when dealing with faults?

Answer 6

Report - to SO
Rectify - try and fix it at station
Replace - if needed
Repair - send in for specialised repair
Re-stow - get a replacement equipment

Question 7

Describe the halligan tool

Answer 7

Has a claw and a pike

Used to open doors, remove hinge pins and break locks

Question 8

What’s in the forcible entry tools?

Answer 8

Halligan tool
Bolt cutters
Pinch bar
Agius tool
Axe
Sledge hammer

Question 9

What’s in the road crash rescue kit?

Answer 9

Hydraulic pump
Large spreaders
Omni (combi) tool
2 stage ram
Parrot beak cutters

Question 10

What is the TFT branch?

Answer 10

The end of the hose that sprays water

Question 11

What are some small gear work practices?

Answer 11

-use the correct tool for the job
-don’t drop any gear
-don’t drag tools or equipment
-clean and dry tools after use

Question 12

What is the smash glass management system called?

Answer 12

Packexe

Question 13

List some hydrant and water supply tools?

Answer 13

-yellow storm water lifters
-gatic lifters
-High capacity hydrant key
-pillar hydrant

Question 14

Where are the breeching and controlled breaching located on the appliance?

Answer 14

Near side front section

Question 15

What are the 2 types of protek branches?

Answer 15

Smooth and diffused

Question 16

What is the black band fire extinguishers?

Answer 16

Co2

Question 17

What is the white ring fire extinguisher?

Answer 17

Powder